Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle
Jun 1, 2025
BACKGROUND: Neuromuscular diseases (NMDs) are rare disorders characterized by progressive muscle fibre loss, leading to replacement by fibrotic and fatty tissue, muscle weakness and disability. Early diagnosis is critical for therapeutic decisions, c...
Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle
Apr 1, 2025
BACKGROUND: Age-related conditions, such as osteoporosis and sarcopenia, alongside chronic diseases, can result in significant musculoskeletal tissue loss. This impacts individuals' quality of life and increases risk of falls and fractures. Computed ...
Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle
Feb 1, 2025
BACKGROUND: Hospital falls are the most prevalent and fatal event in healthcare, posing significant risks to patient health outcomes and institutional care quality. Real-time location system (RTLS) enables continuous tracking of patient location, pro...
Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle
Feb 1, 2025
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of an oral nutritional supplement (ONS) enriched with hydroxy-methyl-butyrate (HMB) in subjects with disease-related malnutrition (DRM) and to monitor these effects with an ultrasound Imaging Syste...